, 1887-07-13

ami Princess UlllleOkalani, in rich golden
robes, were seated in the sacrarium, just
under the sire am of crimson rays falling
through the windows. Among the royal
persons who awaited the Queens arrival
were the blind King of SaxOny. who was
led to y seat in the choir near the dais, be.
side whom sat the Queen of the Brlgians
and Grown Prince Rudolph of Austria.
a fanfare of silver trumpets announced
the Queens arriv al. Another fanfare in
tImated that she had taken her seat in the
coronation chair. Outside there had been
heard ~ continuous roll of cannon, %salutcs,
and pealing of bells, all ~mingling with the
thunder0uS acclamation Of the people. But
y sudden hush fell everywhere when tho
Queen, seated, took the prayer book in
her hand and barred her head for a short
Interval i'll silent prayer.
The religious services were conducted
according to the carefully prepared pro.
gramme which has already been published.
The Archbishop of Canterbury aud the
Dean OF Westminster alone conducted
them. Nearly every dignatory of the Is
taOllShed Church, however, was present
besides q great number of distinguished
clergymen belonging to other denominO,
tions. When the clergy at the head Of the
royal procession moved into the church,
the national anthem was performed on tho
organ. The music was thrilling. The au.
dlence rose and lent their 5000 voices to
accompany the choir. The effect was so
grand, so Profound, that many persons
were moved to tears. 1t was at this mo.
ment that the Queen appeared within the
doors. Then the singing Of the anthem
ceased, and the professional march from
Handlers Occasional Oratorio' was given
Oh the organ during the progress of the
Queen and the royal family to the dais.
When they were seated the Archbishop of
Canterbury and the Dean of Westminster,
who had taken their places within the so.
crarium, began the service by asking OF
God - blessing upon the Queen. The TIE
Deum Laudamus was then sung by the
choir to the music composed by the Prince
ConsOrt, the Queen having requested this.
1he Lords Prayer was said and the re-.
spOnSes (adapted to the occasion) were in
toned. Then the three following special
prayers were offered up:
Almighty God, we humbly offer unto
Thy Divine Majesty our prayer and hearty
thankSgivings for our gracious sovereign
Eady, queen Victoria, unto whom Thou hast
accomplished full so years of sovereignty.
we praise Thee that through Thy grace
she hath kept the charge Thou gavest her
i'll the day when Thou didst set the crown
npon her head, bidding her "to do Justice,
stay the growth of iniQuity, and protect
the Holy Church of God; to help and de-.
fend widows and orphans, to restore the
things gone to decay, maintain the things
that are restored, punish and reform what
is amiss, and confirm what is in good order;
to keep the royal law and lively oracles of
God" We bless Thee that thou hast heard
through sorrow and through joy our prayer
that she should always possess the hearts
OF her people. AM we humbly pray Thee
that for years to com she may rejoice in
Thy strength, and, at the resurrection OF
the just enter into Thine immortal king
dom, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
II.
Almighty God, who didst call Thy SER
want Victoria, our Queen, as at this time 10
the throne other ancestorsin the governance
OF this realm, we yield Thee humble thanks
for the abundance Of dominion wherewith
thou hast exalted and enlarged her Elm.
pire, and for the love of her in which Thou
hast knit together in one the hearts of many
nations. We praise Thee for the swift in
crease Of knowledge, with power for the
spreading of truth and faith in her times
and gifts above all that we could ask or
think. And humbly we besAch Thee that
Overmastering both Sinful passion and